Description

Gozzard 36

Looking for a comfortable cruising boat with a lot of character, plenty of room both inside and out then this Gozzard 36 is a must see. Her spacious cockpit has an easy to access transom that folds down out of the hull. With a centrally located main sheet and jib sheet winch provides easy access from the entire cockpit.

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The Gozzard 36, designed by H. Ted Gozzard, was built by the Gozzard family boatbuilding company, North Castle Marine Limited or Ontario Canada from 1984 through 1998. This is a very traditionally styled cutter with a clipper bow. The length on deck is 36'; 9" however the additional bowsprit extends the overall length of 42’. Beam is 12', draft is specified at 4’ 9" and displacement is approximately 18,000 lbs.

Canadian boat builders such as Hinterhoeller, C & C and Reliance Sailing pioneered composite hull construction utilizing balsa wood core between fiberglass laminates and Gozzard has followed in this tradition with cored construction of hulls and decks. Construction throughout reflects first rate craftsmanship and excellent attention to detail. The core material is eliminated in the hull wherever there is a through hull fitting in order to prevent any possibility of water penetrating the core at fittings.

The arrangement of the deck is well planned and has no obstructions on which to stub your toes. There are substantial bulwarks around the side and forward decks for secure footing. There is a large foredeck locker and, with the anchors stowed on the bowsprit, there is plenty of room for storage of fenders and dock lines along side the sealed propane locker.

The cockpit of the Gozzard 36 is one of the largest you will find on any boat this size. There is a large center steering console and newer models feature a fold down table that comfortably seats four for dining alfresco. Models built after 1993 feature a fixed dodger/windshield forward of the companionway. The transom has a fold-down stern gate that doubles as a swim platform/swim ladder.

Gozzard’s advertising slogan is "yachts for two — to go anywhere" and the interior arrangement that seems clearly laid out for a cruising couple with an occasional guest. And, although this is a very traditional boat in outward appearance, the interior looks nothing like your father’s cruiser. In their sales literature, Gozzard points to their philosophy of "two-for-one function" and its evident throughout the interior.

Rather than a traditional V-berth forward, there is an athwartship hanging locker followed by opposing settees angled slightly inboard toward the bow. The settees can be swung together on centerline to become a double berth. The bulkhead aft of the starboard settee is hinged so that it opens allowing full view of the forward cabin or closes to from a large forward stateroom. A port side locker door is also double hinged so that it conceals a storage locker or becomes an entrance to the forward stateroom.

Further aft is a galley with stove, icebox and deep sink to port and a dual function dinette/navigation station to starboard. To the starboard side of the companionway, there is a large 80" X 80" quarter berth with a head and shower to port. The quarter berth also utilizes a folding bulkhead and double-hinged door so that it can be closed off to become a quarter cabin. This is a unique, well thought out and very livable interior arrangement.

Auxiliary power is provided by a 63 hp Westerbeke diesel engine. This is nearly twice the power usually found on boats this size and provides lots of power for punching through chop and motoring against foul winds and currents. The engine is low in the bilge yet there is excellent access for routine maintenance.

Under sail there are few surprises with the Gozzard 36. She is cutter rigged with a large foretriangle to allow plenty of room for both headsails. The sail area/displacement ratio calculated with 100% of the foretriangle area, is 15.6. This suggests she’ll be a bit sluggish in light wind. The shroud base is very wide, restricts sheeting angles and will contribute to reduced performance to windward. The bilges are firm and ballast is low which makes for a stiff boat that stands up well to a blow.

There were around 100 Gozzard 36s built through 1998.

It’s not possible, at any price, to build the perfect boat and the Gozzard 36 is not perfect. For example this is a boat marked "for liveaboard, bluewater cruising" yet, quit frankly, there isn’t a decent sea berth onboard and storage is somewhat limited for living aboard. But, this is nitpicking. The Gozzard 36 is a stylish, solidly constructed boat that is very well suited for a cruising couple and, in today’s market of comparable new boats costing well over $300,000, used Gozzard 36s offer excellent value.

Exterior

Modified Full Keel w/ Connected Rudder

Clipper Bow

Dark Green Hull

Upper & Lower Rubrail

Double Life Lines

Double Bow Pulpit

Stainless Steel Dingy Davits

Walk-through Drop Down Transom

Ridged Windshield (5) Section

Ridged Dodger Top w/ Connecting Panel to Windshield

Large Cockpit Lockers

Port & Starboard Teak Line Bins

Large Anchor Platform w/ (2) Anchor Rollers

Ground Tackle (1 Plow w/ Rode & Chain) (1 Claw w/ Rode & Chain)

Large Anchor Locker with Dual Lid Access

Electric Windlass

Large Fixed Mounted Cockpit Table w/ Drop Leaves

Centrally Mounted Self-Tailing Jib Sheet & Main Sheet Winches

Cast Aluminum Ports (8 Opening)

(1) Large Hatch Fwd

(1) Large Butterfly Hatch Over Salon Area (with cover)

Sails and Rig

Main Sail (Roller Furling)

Jib

Staysail

Harken Roller Furling for Jib

Harken Roller Furling for Staysail

Lewmar CST30 Mainsheet Winch (1)

Lewmar CST40 Primary Winch (1)

Lewmar CST Coach Top Winches (2)

Canvas

Dodger w/ Windshield Connecting Panel

Bimini

Closed Cell Foam Cockpit Cushions

Interior

L-Shaped Galley

Large Double Bowl Stainless Steel Sink

Hot & Cold Pressure Water

Refrigeration (SeaFrost Model BD)

Upright Refrigerator (in place of stove)

Lots of Storage Above & Below Counter Top

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.